Whale shark tours, Baja whale sharks, swimming & snorkeling with whale sharks

Whale Shark Tours

Swimming and Snorkeling with Baja Whale Sharks

Bahia de Los Angeles, Midriff Islands,
Sea of Cortez,Baja, Mexico

One of the World’s Best places to See Whale Sharks
-- Only 300 Miles South of San Diego --

Baja Whale Shark Season- Sept 15  – Oct. 27

Whale Shark Season Sept 15  – Nov. 1 Have the Experience of a lifetime only 3 hours from San Diego A Few Departures Still Open – CALL Today

If you have dreamed of a chance to swim with whale sharks, ever marveled at their overwhelming size and beauty - then Baja AirVentures new whale shark trip is entirely what you've been waiting for!

Whale sharks are rare, elusive and magnificent creatures. There are only four places on the planet whale sharks make predictable appearances at certain times of year. The Sea of Cortez near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico is one of those 4 spots and closest to the US.

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Baja Whale Shark Wilderness Retreat

Your 4 to 6-day trip will use our popular Eco-friendly Las Animas Wilderness Lodge, as its base. The lodge is a boat-in only , multi – sport, all-inclusive, soft eco-adventure destination located in the heart of the Midriff Islands, in addition to being feeding grounds for the elusive whale shark.

We utilize our own aircraft to transport you from San Diego, California to the whale shark feeding grounds in just a few hours. No other Baja tour operator can offer you as much time spent on the ground and such little time traveling, because no other Baja tour operator has their own aircraft. We will brief you on your upcoming activities on the first day, including protocol and the safety procedures for swimming with these gentle giants.

Your days will be filled with snorkeling with Whale Sharks, cruising isolated islands and coves looking for the up to 10 species of whales that frequent these waters – including fin and blue whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays. The daily schedules are known to vary depending on what it is the whale sharks are doing, and when they wish to swim with us. Average summertime water clarity ranges from 35' – 60' or deeper while water temperatures hover between 78F – 80F. The region enjoys a cooler microclimate with daytime temps up to 95F and evenings a pleasant 76 – 78F.

20 Reasons Why Our Shark Tours are a Better Value and Experience

Price:

1. Put away your wallet. Everything's included; delicious meals and even alcohol
2. More for your money period! 4 days of whale shark snorkeling compared to 3 days and for $575 less then other major whale shark tours
3. All the little extra's and everything you would want to do — included!

•  Kayaking

•  Fishing

•  Reef dives

•  Whale watching

•  Sailing

•  Bird watching

•  Snorkeling with Sea Lion & Dolphin's

•  Island Exploration

•  Naturalist guided hikes and boat tours

•  Aerial flight seeing of the incredible Baja Peninsula an added bonus

Private Experience:

1. Stay in a Wilderness Lodge all to yourself, not a mega Tourism Destination
2. 5 to 1 guide ration not a huge group of people
3. Very Small groups with whales practically to yourself
4. Pristine wilderness all to yourself compared to developed resorts with 1000's of people
5. Very small groups. Only 5 guest in a boat.

More Time with the Whales

1. Short boat ride not long transfers by bus
2. Have the whales all to yourself
3. 4 hours or more with whale sharks daily compared to 3 hours or less with other whale shark tours.

Value for Your Time

1. San Diego gateway city. Get to the whales in less then 3 hours
2. 4 days of snorkeling with whale shark
3. So many things one can do in addition to whale shark snorkeling and all included in one price.
4. Includes access to all the toys: saving you hundreds of dollars
5. No need to go out for every meal. Great meals all included right at Las Animas Lodge
6. No need to travel to each activity, everything at your private beach
7. Additional excursions included – no extra charge, Includes: snorkeling with sea lions, exploring offshore Islands, Whale watching including blue and fin back whales, Bird watching, dolphins and more

I'd recommend this trip to anyone who likes to experience nature close up yet comfortably. Las Animas is a wonderfully isolated and spectacularly beautiful location with a variety of incredible activities to pursue. The sunrises and sunsets are marvelous. There is plenty of time for relaxing, great food and exploring by boat, kayak or motorized boat, fantastic marine life, along with the whale sharks (amazing) and great bird watching too. Mariam Shroeder

 

Baja Whale Shark Swimming – All Inclusive Itinerary

Day 1... Scenic 2-hour flight from San Diego to Midriff Island Region near Bahia de Los Angeles in the magical Sea of Cortez where we transfer to our boats. Continue to Las Animas Wilderness Lodge where we spend the afternoon exploring the area via boats, snorkeling and swimming with whale sharks. Evenings are filled with fantastic food, a campfire at the beach, star filled skies, fun, tranquility and solitude.

Day 2 – 5... Your mornings will be spent searching for and swimming with Whale Sharks with the help of local fisherman's radio reports or our boat. After AM whale shark snorkeling we return to Las Animas for a delicious fresh lunch. Your afternoons give you lots of opportunities for more fun and sport at no cost. This includes: snorkel with the nearby sea lions, incredible hiking, world-class sea kayaking, fishing, birding, off-shore islands exploration by boat, sailing, birding, finding your own private cover with no one around, and simply relaxing in your private hammock taking in the peace and serenity of this true untouched wilderness area.

Day 6... Morning swim and snorkel with the many sea creature we encounter, namely whale sharks, lunch, a possibility of whale shark viewing on the return boat trip, a scenic return flight to San Diego arriving approximately at 5PM .

Marine Biological Profile – Whales Sharks of Baja, Mexico

Whale Shark (Rhiniodon Typus)

Whale sharks are the world's largest fish as well as the world's largest shark. They are harmless plankton eaters, and tend to feed close to the sea waters surface. They are known to reach lengths of up to18 meters (60ft) however average 12 meters (40ft) in length. This shark is easily identified due to its very distinctive pattern of white colored spots, its wide mouth and enormous size. Aside from their huge size, little is known about these creatures. Rarely seen in coastal shallow waters, these mammals are regular visitors to Bahia de Los Angles, Baja Mexico in the summer to fall months of July and September. They come to feed on the plankton of the nutrient rich waters surrounding Las Animas Wilderness lodge.

Baja whale shark demonstrate great tolerance and curiosity to our encounters. It is very important to keep in mind that we are seeking out wild animals in their environment. We ask you to bear in mind the need for caution and respect. Do not presume that we have any control over their actions or appearances whatsoever.

2009 Special Whale Shark Tour Dates & Fee:

Departure Dates:

•  September 14 - September 19

•  September 21 - September 26

•  September 29 - October 3

•  October 5 - October 10

•  October 12 - October 17

•  October 19 October 24

•  October 26 - October 31

Maximum Group Size:

•  *16 guests in 8 beachside yurts

Cost

•  6-day - $1,895

•  Please add 10% Mexican Government IVA tax.

If you like whales, check out our Baja whale watching tours for close encounters with the friendly California Gray whales of the Pacific Ocean January – March. Our whale watching trips are the “Best in Baja”.

* Whale sharks are natural wild creatures of the ocean. Although we will make efforts to find them, their location and willingness to be visited can not be programmed or accurately predicted.

Baja whale shark swimming and Baja whale shark snorkeling in the Midriff

Island region of the Sea of Cortez near Bahia de Los Angeles.

1-800-221- WAVE (9283) bajaair@cox.net